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The move sparked fury from the BMA who accused him of threatening doctor’s right to strike. It comes after Sir Bruce previously signed a Government drafted letter to medics warning that a terror attack could be made worse by strike action.

The Guardian reports the Prime Minister said: ‘Even at this late stage, pull out of the strike, get round the table, there is always more that can be be discussed. This strike is not necessary, it will be damaging. We will do everything we can to mitigate its effects but you cannot have a strike on this scale in our NHS without real difficulties for patients and potentially worse.’